Cora Jane Blanchard, "CJ", age 81, of Edina passed away peacefully at home on Nov 22, 2015. She took on any project with a smile and positively touched every life along the way. Survived by husband, Jim; son, Sam (Sue) Blanchard; daughters, Diana (Dave) Wright and Elizabeth Fischer; grandchildren, Danielle Brown, Shannon (Andy) Timmer, Tara Fischer, Lyla and Violet Blanchard and one great-grandson, Smith Timmer. Memorial service is being held on Dec 3rd at 11am, visitation at 10am at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4939 N 50th St, Edina. Memorials preferred to the Cancer Research Institute. Special thanks to Janelle and staff of Fairview Hospice for their exceptional care and support.